can you tell me what "being married" means to you???
2006-09-05 03:14:16 · 23 answers · asked by shine 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
doesnt marriage mean working at being honest, especially when lying about sumthin that could be found out??
isnt marriage believing in each other and not doubting everything that is said and done??
2006-09-05 06:07:51 · update #1
Being "married" to someone you love is a commitment you make for life. That you will love that mate and only that one. And you will do anything to make that person happy.
2006-09-05 03:17:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To a lot of people, especially in my generation, marriage has lost whatever meaning it might have once had. It used to be a business transaction almost, then people did it for convenience, and it seems now people do it because they can. Love is no more a part of marriage nowadays then metal is part of carpentry. Being married now is more of a tax benefit and an illusion of love, when in all actuality it is not love but infatuation that people are feeling...which is why so many people fall out of love and get divorced. I don't think that loving someone is bad, but that doesn't mean that those people can make a marriage work. People just need to think more before they go and get married...but overall, I don't believe that it is overrated.
2006-09-05 10:19:50 · answer #2 · answered by Scott L. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage is UNDER-RATED. It is so maligned and abused, too many people live single, sad, lonely lives because they're afraid to commit because of all the bad press out there. How many TV shows survive on the air, or even get on the air, that show a stable loving committed couple living a happy life together, versus those that show one or the other partner as a bumbling idiotic fool? One that sometimes doesn't even deserve the spouse they have? A stand up comedian's stock and trade is the failings of a relationship. Marital or otherwise. Marriage is a lot of work. It is every day focusing on someone besides yourself. It is the most wonderful thing ever IF it is done right. It is certainly NOT just a piece of paper. It is a commitment for all the ages publicly declared by two in love committed people. For instance If your spouse/bf/gf doesn't want to commit, find out what shows they watch on TV, or who's relationship failed that they are getting bad advice from. It doesn't hurt to study what causes relationships to fail. It empowers you to sidestep these pit falls.
2006-09-05 10:34:39 · answer #3 · answered by WhyNotMe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While the $20,000 wedding may be overrated, I don't think marriage is.
Being married means that I have sworn to be with my husband for the rest of my life. He's not just my sex partner, but my life partner. This is the man I'm going to be with until I die. He will be there through all the good times and the bad. He will be there when I'm sick, when I'm sad, when I need a helping hand, when I can't go on by myself. He's there for me when no one else is. If I want to cry, he's my shoulder to lean on. When I need a laugh, he's my clown. He's the father of my children, and he helps in any way that he can. If I need a break from being a mom, he takes over. He's there to share the responsibilities. If I can't cook or clean, he is there and willing to do it for me.
We've pledged our love to each other, and this means more to me because we've said our vows before God. Even if you aren't religious, I think that there is a deeper meaning in the vows than just a piece of paper that says it's legal. It's about telling the world that you love each other, you are planning on spending the rest of your lives together, and you want everyone you know and love to celebrate your love with you. I think that besides the spiritual aspect, there is a deep emotional one here. There is no one other way that better announces your love, devotion, and commitment to one another than a marriage.
2006-09-05 10:26:42 · answer #4 · answered by welches_grape_jelly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage is totally overrated..if i had things to do over again i would never have gotten married. U have to sacrifice too many things for everyone else. Many times it seems as if u lose a good part of yourself having to do what is best for "the unit" instead of just yourself. In this day and age u don't have to be married i would suggest to anyone considering it to think twice and then think again because divorce isn't cheap and u get stuck in a rut
2006-09-05 11:04:02 · answer #5 · answered by blue_dragon_yellow_eyes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT OVERRATED!!! Marriage is the best thing that could ever happen to a person. People that divorce either didn't know the person they were marrying (didn't date long enough) or they're not trying hard enough to be a couple, a relationship doesn't keep itself together, it takes work.
2006-09-05 11:15:24 · answer #6 · answered by Farmwife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It most certainly is NOT!!! I love my Wife and Marriage is the best thing that has ever happened to me. We are best friends, Lovers, and partners in life. Marriage may be overrated to those who got married for all the wrong reasons or want to devorce over stupid inconviences. And dMarriage SEX is the BEST SEX EVER, those that are faithfull to each other like me and my Wife. Find a your mate and stick wit 'em.
2006-09-05 10:26:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
marriage is over rated
been married 3 times and every time ended in disaster
people let their emotions govern what they are going to do and emotions can change like the tide
marriage is not something that should be done over how your feeling at this moment
because your feeling will change
2006-09-05 11:33:13 · answer #8 · answered by lordfatrat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is over rated if you go into it lightly.
If you wait (In every sense of the word) for the right person, and go into it with a seriousness the way God intended, it is the most wonderful experience in the world.
But it is not to be entered into lightly.
(Happily Married 22 years)
Peace!
2006-09-05 10:18:02 · answer #9 · answered by C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is something happening from both the sides...if you are a married person then you will find it otherwise you will be able to know after marriage it can't say by words it is feelings...
2006-09-05 10:17:01 · answer #10 · answered by R<>H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋